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two mai tai cocktails prepared and garnished with lime, pineapple, maraschino cherries and are sitting on a rattan tray with a violet cloth napkin and cut limes around them.
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Mai Tai Recipe (Classic Cocktail)

A classic Mai Tai just can’t be beat for its refreshing, tropical flavors! This easy Mai Tai recipe includes rum, fresh lime juice, sweet and citrusy orange liqueur and orgeat syrup. Together they combine to make a unique cocktail perfect for unwinding this weekend or for serving at your next party.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword mai tai, mai tai drink, mai tai recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 300kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces white rum
  • ½ ounce lime juice fresh squeezed
  • ½ ounce orange curacao or Grand Marnier or triple sec or orange liqueur
  • ½ ounce orgeat syrup
  • ice
  • ¾ ounce dark rum
  • Garnishes: maraschino cherry lime, pineapple, mint

Instructions

  • Pour the white rum, fresh lime juice, orange curacao and the orgeat syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.
    1 ½ ounces white rum, ½ ounce lime juice, ½ ounce orange curacao, ½ ounce orgeat syrup, ice
  • Pour rum mixture over ice in a glass. Slowly pour the dark rum so it floats on top. (Pour over a spoon to easily layer the dark rum.)
    ¾ ounce dark rum
  • Add garnishes of maraschino cherry, limes, pineapple, and mint. (optional)
    Garnishes: maraschino cherry

Notes

Storage Information: This cocktail recipe is best enjoyed fresh. I don’t recommend storing for a prolonged period of time. It’s best to be made and enjoyed immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g